Environmental Field Technician

About This Role

This role ensures that scheduled and emergency response calls are answered promptly, performing cleanups, spills, COVID, and Hazmat Decon work. The Field Technician works under the direct guidance of a Supervisor or Foreman on hazardous waste and material remediation.

Responsibilities

• Perform work under the direct guidance of a Supervisor or Foreman involving the remediation of cleanup regarding hazardous waste and materials
• Ensure that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and always acting in a safe manner
• Daily work will involve confined space entry such as manholes, tank cleaning, oil spill cleanup, drum handling, decontamination, sweeping and shoveling, high pressure washing and various other remedial activities
• Work a rotating shift, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Be "On-Call" based on the rotating "On-Call" schedule for Emergency Response
• Work under adverse conditions (heat & cold)
• Physically able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when necessary and lift more than 50lbs routinely
• Be accountable and punctual
• Perform other, related tasks as assigned

Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License
• Pass a Pre-Employment Physical, Drug Screen and Alcohol testing
• Pass a Pre-Employment Background Screening
• Pass the Company's Auto Insurance Qualifiers
• Pass the OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hour training
• Be able to obtain Transportation Worker (TWIC) clearance within the first 45 days of employment if required by division
• Be able to read, write, and understand the English language, and able to follow verbal and written instructions

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts
• Short- and long-term disability
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee discount programs
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Important Details

• Schedule: may require out of town travel, length of travel dependent on service center and on-going projects

About the Company

Republic Services, Inc. is a leader in the environmental services industry, providing customers with recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste, and field services. In 2023, Republic’s total company revenue was $14.9 billion, and adjusted EBITDA was $4.4 billion. They serve 13 million customers and operate more than 1,000 locations, including collection and transfer stations, recycling and polymer centers, treatment facilities, and landfills. The company has 41,000 team members.